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Over 10 top acts & free admission: Discover the biggest open-air neighborhood festival at the end of May with acrobatics, fire shows, and live rap for the whole family

Over 10 top acts & free admission: Discover the biggest open-air neighborhood festival at the end of May with acrobatics, fire shows, and live rap for the whole family

At the end of May, the city center transforms into a giant stage. At this major open-air event, international acrobats, live music, and a participatory circus await you—all without traditional ticket prices.

Escapes

40 minutes from Vienna, on 10,000 square meters, legally smash up whole cars, throw axes, and flee from zombies at one of Austria’s largest indoor and outdoor adventure parks

Looking to really get your adrenaline pumping? Just a few kilometers south of the city limits, a huge area awaits you with axe throwing, rage rooms, and horror escape rooms.
Alpacas, waterfalls, and 50 themed gardens just outside Vienna: Visit the 60,000-square-meter sea of flowers featuring a petting zoo, a bowling alley, and the world’s largest herb spiral

A 60,000-square-meter area combines 50 different landscape designs, a huge herb spiral, and animal inhabitants. We’ll show you why the short drive there is well worth it.
Just 20 minutes from Vienna, in the Danube floodplains, stands a 26-meter-high monument inspired by the Japanese monk Nichidatsu Fujii

Amid the idyllic natural landscape of Vienna’s Danube floodplains, far from the hustle and bustle of the city center’s coffeehouses, a gleaming white structure rises toward the sky: the Vienna…
Just 1.5 hours from Vienna: Experience 3 movie nights under the starry sky in June in a hidden Waldviertel community dedicated entirely to poppy blossoms
Just 35 minutes from Vienna lies one of the oldest monastery complexes in the world, built in 1133, featuring a real Harry Potter-style library where 100 monks still live and wild falcons nest

Things To Do

For a limited time in the heart of downtown Vienna: Discover 30 top Burgenland wineries at this open-air festival

For four days, 30 Burgenland wineries will bring wine, Sterz, and live brass band music right into downtown Vienna.
May 18, 2026

Ottakring’s fantastic cultural event: How the StraßenKunstFest transforms Yppenplatz into Vienna’s liveliest open-air stage

Right in the vibrant heart of Ottakring, where the Brunnenmarkt sets up shop, a very special event takes place once a year: the StraßenKunstFest at Yppenplatz. Organized by the Brunnenpassage…
May 16, 2026

30 breweries in one square in Vienna: Sample over 100 varieties of beer at this free four-day festival featuring live music

At the end of May, a historic square in Vienna will once again become the ultimate mecca for anyone who appreciates a good beer. With free admission, numerous Austrian breweries will present their best creations.
352 films from 66 countries: Learn all about the 140 events at this major Viennese film festival in May
Free party and DJ right on the tram in Vienna: Discover the rolling party zone across the city during the big Eurovision Song Contest!

Secret Guides

What’s happening in Vienna this weekend? Your must-dos and insider tips (May 15–17)

The weekend in Vienna is approaching, and with it a well-deserved break. A metropolis like Vienna naturally offers an impressive…
Eurovision Song Contest 2026: The Best Public Viewing Spots in Vienna

We’ll show you the best places to watch the spectacle at public viewings and which pub you should book a spot at sooner rather than later.
1,500 images spread over 7 kilometers, just 45 minutes from Vienna: Visit Europe’s largest open-air gallery, which is completely free

If you want to see all the artworks in Europe’s largest open-air gallery, you’ll need comfortable shoes. You’ll need to plan for exactly seven kilometers of walking if you want…
Island hopping with Vienna’s smartest public transit option for just 3 euros: This boat takes you across the Danube without traffic jams, where you might even spot beavers or kingfishers

If you’re not up for the long walk on the Danube Island, you can simply take to the water starting this spring. We’ll show you how to get from CopaBeach to the Jedleseer Bridge cheaply and comfortably on the compact electric catamaran.

Culture

Free admission to Vienna’s largest open-air classical music event: Attend this top-tier free concert against a royal backdrop, featuring pieces from Wagner to Puccini

A balmy June evening, world-class classical music, and a historic setting—all for free. We’ve summarized all the key details about Vienna’s biggest open-air classical music event of the year for you.
Austria’s largest wine fair in Vienna this weekend: Discover over 500 of the best winemakers in an imperial setting at this event, which takes place only every two years

In mid-May 2026, the Vienna Hofburg will once again become the center of the local wine world. At Austria’s most important wine fair, hundreds of top winemakers will meet with industry professionals and private connoisseurs.
“It’s like being in Nashville” – Right in the heart of Vienna, you can experience free live Western music, juicy spare ribs, and line dancing classes in the 22nd district

Are you in the mood for juicy spare ribs, cold drinks, and really good live music? In the 22nd district, authentic Western flair awaits you—including a huge outdoor dining area and line-dancing evenings with free admission.
Candlelight in Vienna: Don’t miss these atmospheric candlelit music evenings in 2026

With the start of the new year, unique venues in Vienna transform into oases of warmth and music. Immerse yourself in the soft glow of thousands of flickering candles and…

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